Author: printedwonderlands

Any parent raising a toddler knows how difficult it can be to maintain good discipline. When you least expect it, your child is likely to throw a tantrum, while you feel helpless. As a proponent of positive parenting, you are well aware that spanking or any other form of physical punishment isn’t a valid option. […]

Your children’s education is incredibly important, and there are many considerations that go into making a decision to homeschool your kids. After all, you want to give your kids the best start in life that you can. Homeschooling includes so many things in addition to academics, such as physical skills, social skills, field trips, sports, […]

School is out for millions of children nationwide as K-12 education shifts from the classroom to the internet. While many school districts are giving their teachers crash courses in online learning, parents also play a major role in ensuring that kids get a first-rate education. Are you struggling to balance your day with supervising your […]

Are you concerned about the way your toddler plays? They sit next to other kids with their blocks or trucks, but you don’t see them making much effort to interact. If so, you can relax. This is a natural and important stage of development called parallel play. In fact, it’s one of six stages of […]

A scavenger hunt is a great activity that promotes family fun and bonding time. The following tips will show you just how easy it can be to plan an indoor or outdoor hunt to celebrate a special occasion or provide some good old-fashioned entertainment. General Guidelines for Scavenger Hunts 1. Explain the game to your […]

Give your child a lifelong love for reading by selecting books they’ll love. Remember what fascinated you when you were little and consider what librarians have discovered over the years. The New York Public Library recently published a list of 100 great children’s books from the past 100 years along with a special exhibit of […]

School is important in many ways. Children not only develop academically and intellectually, but they also develop socially as they learn to deal with challenging situations. Kids that do well in all aspects of school tend to be more successful. Children that struggle often lack the same skills and opportunities later in life. As a […]

Psychologists often describe confidence as a person’s belief in their own ability to succeed. Naturally, every parent would like their child to be self-confident. However, what seems to challenge parents the most is striking a healthy balance when encouraging confidence. They want to nurture their child’s confidence, but not let them get too arrogant. Also, […]